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Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

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Cadillac has tried electrifying cars before. First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Based on the Chevrolet Volt platform and technology, the ELR coupe was ahead of its time for the traditional Cadillac buyer, which was too bad. Driving Cadillac into the future.

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Cadillac partners with and ChargePoint for ELR charging

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Cadillac announced a partnership with the ChargePoint electric vehicle-charging network in the world. The collaboration brings Cadillac ELR drivers immediate access to more than 16,500 charging locations on the ChargePoint network. All 2014 and 2015 ELRs will include a ChargePoint Driver Kit in the owner’s manual.

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GM’s Brownstown Battery Assembly expands; building new battery system for 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV

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General Motors will bring all its electric vehicle battery pack building capabilities in-house with production of battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at its expanded battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack. Batteries Electric (Battery) Manufacturing'

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR. 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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Most of these advanced vehicles will be electric or plug-in hybrids. The new Model S includes forward radar and camera, 12 long range ultrasonic sensors positioned to sense 16 feet around the car in every direction at all speeds, and an electric-assist braking system. Level 4 Prototype Cars on California Roads Since 2009. Think of a.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Chrysler and Fiat portfolio ranges overlap only in midsize segments; access to Fiat’s small platform technology, small gasoline and diesel engines and light duty dual clutch transmission would eliminate need for Chrysler to develop or purchase similar components.

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